Display device

ABSTRACT

A display device includes: a substrate; a transistor positioned on the substrate; and a light-emitting device electrically connected to the transistor, wherein the substrate includes a first layer, a second layer positioned between the first layer and the transistor, and a third layer positioned between the second layer and the transistor, the first layer and the third layer include organic materials, and the organic material included by the first layer and the organic material included by the third layer have different half-lives for a corona discharge.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims priority to and the benefit of Korean PatentApplication No. 10-2020-0084853, filed in the Korean IntellectualProperty Office on Jul. 9, 2020, the entire content of which isincorporated herein by reference.

BACKGROUND 1. Field

The present disclosure relates to a display device.

2. Description of the Related Art

In general, a display device is produced by positioning a transistor ona rigid and/or flexible substrate and disposing a light-emitting deviceto be electrically connected to the transistor. The display device maybe utilized as a display unit for a small product such as a smart phone,as well as utilized as a display unit for a large product such as atelevision.

When the rigid substrate and/or flexible substrate physically contactsan external object, electrification (e.g., static electric charge) maybe generated, and elements such as transistors may be damaged by thestatic electricity. Further, in the case of the display device includinga flexible substrate, the flexible substrate may include an organic filmand an inorganic film, and as an electrical stress is applied at aninterface of the organic film and the inorganic film, light stains orafterimages may be generated.

The above information disclosed in this Background section is only forenhancement of understanding of the background of the presentdisclosure, and therefore it may contain information that does not formthe prior art that is already known to a person of ordinary skill in theart.

SUMMARY

One or more aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward asubstrate with improved reliability and a display device including thesame, and further directed toward methods of improving display qualityto reduce light stains or afterimage characteristics.

According to an example embodiment of the present disclosure, a displaydevice includes: a substrate; a transistor on the substrate; and alight-emitting device electrically connected to the transistor, whereinthe substrate includes a first layer, a second layer between the firstlayer and the transistor, and a third layer between the second layer andthe transistor, the first layer includes a first organic material andhas a first half-life and the third layer includes a second organicmaterial and has a second half-life, and the first organic materialincluded in the first layer and the second organic material included inthe third layer have different half-lives for a corona discharge. Thefirst layer and the third layer may each be manufactured (formed) byutilizing an aromatic carboxylic acid and a polyamic acid generated bypolymerizing a dianhydride monomer and a diamine monomer.

The aromatic carboxylic acid for forming the first layer (e.g., a firstcontent) may be different in content from the aromatic carboxylic acidfor forming the third layer (e.g., a second content).

The second content may be greater than the first content.

The first half-life of the first layer may be less than the secondhalf-life of the third layer.

The second half-life of the third layer may be equal to or greater than60 seconds.

The first layer and the third layer may have substantially a samescattering vector (q) value in small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS)caused in irradiation of X-rays.

The first layer may have a first transmittance and the third layer mayhave a second transmittance different from the first transmittance at aset or specific wavelength.

The second transmittance of the third layer at the set or specificwavelength may be higher than the first transmittance of the firstlayer.

The second transmittance of the third layer may be equal to or greaterthan 80% at a wavelength of 450 nm.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, a displaydevice includes: a substrate; a transistor on the substrate; and alight-emitting device electrically connected to the transistor, whereinthe substrate may include a first layer, a second layer between thefirst layer and the transistor, and a third layer between the secondlayer and the transistor, the first layer and the third layer includeorganic materials, and the first layer and the third layer havedifferent scattering vector (q) values in small-angle X-ray scattering(SAXS).

One selected from among the first layer and the third layer may have ascattering vector value in a range of about 7.87 to about 8.15, and theother one thereof may have a scattering vector value outside of therange.

The first layer may have a first half-life and the third layer may havea second half-life different from the first half-life for a coronadischarge.

The first half-life of the first layer may be less than the secondhalf-life of the third layer.

The second half-life of the third layer may be equal to or greater than60 seconds.

According to yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, a displaydevice includes: a substrate; a transistor on the substrate; and alight-emitting device electrically connected to the transistor, whereinthe substrate includes a first layer, a second layer between the firstlayer and the transistor, and a third layer between the second layer andthe transistor, the first layer and the third layer include organicmaterials, and the first layer has a first transmittance and the thirdlayer has a second transmittance different from the first transmittanceat a specific wavelength.

The second transmittance of the third layer may be higher than the firsttransmittance of the first layer.

The second transmittance of the third layer may be equal to or greaterthan 80% at a wavelength of 450 nm.

The first layer and the third layer may have different scattering vector(q) values in small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS).

One of selected from among the first layer and the third layer may havea scattering vector value in a range of about 7.87 to about 8.15, andthe other one thereof may have a scattering vector value outside of therange.

According to the example embodiments, the display device with theimproved light stain or afterimage characteristic is provided. However,the scope of the present disclosure is not limited by the above-notedeffect.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows a cross-sectional view of a substrate according to anembodiment.

FIG. 2 schematically illustrates a synthetic scheme of a material forforming a first layer and a third layer of a substrate according to anembodiment.

FIG. 3 shows a cross-sectional view of a substrate according to anembodiment.

FIG. 4 shows a cross-sectional view of a display panel including asubstrate according to an example embodiment.

FIG. 5 shows a cross-sectional view of a display panel including asubstrate according to an example embodiment.

FIGS. 6-9 each show a cross-sectional view of a display panel includinga substrate according to a respective example embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a graph showing the test results of thermal gravimetricanalysis (TGA).

FIG. 11 is a graph showing the test results utilizing an ignitabilityapparatus (IGA).

FIG. 12 is a graph showing the test results on tensile strength.

FIG. 13 is a graph showing the test results on heat expansioncoefficient (CTE).

FIG. 14 is a graph showing the half-life values obtained by utilizingthe corona discharging method.

FIG. 15 is a graph showing the half-life reduction rate when performingthe corona discharge method and when additional irradiating of light wasperformed.

FIG. 16 is a graph showing the test results of small-angle X-rayscattering (SAXS) analysis.

FIG. 17 is a graph showing the half-life values obtained by utilizingthe corona discharging method.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present disclosure will be described more fully hereinafter withreference to the accompanying drawings, in which example embodiments ofthe disclosure are shown. As those skilled in the art would realize, thedescribed embodiments may be modified in various different ways, allwithout departing from the spirit or scope of the present disclosure.

Parts that are irrelevant to the description will be omitted to clearlydescribe the present disclosure, and the same elements will bedesignated by the same reference numerals throughout the specification.

The size and thickness of each configuration shown in the drawings arearbitrarily shown for better understanding and ease of description, butthe present disclosure is not limited thereto. In the drawings, thethickness of layers, films, panels, regions, etc., may be exaggeratedfor clarity. The thicknesses of some layers and areas may be exaggeratedfor convenience of explanation.

It will be understood that when an element such as a layer, film,region, or substrate is referred to as being “on” another element, itcan be directly on the other element or intervening elements may also bepresent. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directlyon” another element, there are no intervening elements present. The word“on” or “above” refers to be positioned on or below the object portion,and does not necessarily mean positioned on the upper side of the objectportion based on a gravitational direction.

Unless explicitly described to the contrary, the word “comprise” andvariations such as “comprises” or “comprising” will be understood toimply the inclusion of stated elements but not the exclusion of anyother elements.

The phrase “in a plan view” refers to viewing an object portion from thetop, and the phrase “in a cross-sectional view” refers to viewing across-section of which the object portion is vertically cut from theside.

A substrate according to an example embodiment will now be describedwith reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 . FIG. 1 shows a cross-sectionalview of a substrate according to an example embodiment, and FIG. 2schematically illustrates a synthetic scheme of a material for forming afirst layer and a third layer of a substrate according to an exampleembodiment.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the substrate SUB1 according to an exampleembodiment may be flexible. The substrate SUB1 may include a first layerP1, a second layer B1, a third layer P2, and a fourth layer B2. Thefourth layer B2 may be omitted in some example embodiments.

The first layer P1 and the third layer P2 may be made of organicmaterials with desired (e.g., excellent) heat resistance and durabilitysuch as a polyimide, a polyethylene naphthalate, a polyethyleneterephthalate (PET), a polyacrylate, a polycarbonate, a polyetherimide(PEI), and/or a polyethersulfone.

The first layer P1 and the third layer P2 may transmit moisture and/oroxygen more easily compared to the glass substrate, so they may degrade(e.g., cause a degradation of) a light-emitting device that is weak(e.g., sensitive) to moisture and/or oxygen. A corresponding lifespan ofthe light-emitting device may be deteriorated. To improve the moistureand/or oxygen resistance, the second layer B1 may be positioned on thefirst layer P1, and the fourth layer B2 may be positioned on the thirdlayer P2.

The second layer B1 and the fourth layer B2 may be made of inorganicmaterials (such as a metal oxide, a silicon nitride, a silicon oxide, asilicate, etc.) and/or an organic silicon-based compound. For example,the second layer B1 and the fourth layer B2 may be made to be a singleor multiple inorganic layers utilizing materials such as AlO₃, SiO₂,and/or SiN_(x). Further, according to an example embodiment,conductivity may be increased by doping fluorine or boron on the secondlayer B1 and/or the fourth layer B2.

Water vapor transmission rates (WVTR) of the second layer B1 and thefourth layer B2, each made of a single layer or a multilayer, may beequal to or less than 10⁻⁵ g/m² day, respectively.

The present specification illustrates an example embodiment in which thesubstrate SUB1 includes a fourth layer B2. However, embodiments of thepresent disclosure are not limited thereto and in some embodiments, thefourth layer B2 may be omitted or may be replaced with the buffer layerpositioned on the substrate SUB1.

The first layer P1 and the third layer P2 may each include a polyimide.In this instance, the first layer P1 and the third layer P2 may includepolyimides having different physical properties. The polyimides withdifferent physical properties may be produced by controlling a contentof an aromatic carboxylic acid during a process for synthesizing thepolyimide.

The first layer P1 and the third layer P2 including polyimides may bemanufactured (formed) utilizing an aromatic carboxylic acid and apolyamic acid acquired (obtained) by polymerizing a dianhydride monomerand a diamine monomer. That is, the first layer P1 and the third layerP2 may be formed of polyimides manufactured by polymerizing an aromaticcarboxylic acid and a polyamic acid, and the polyamic acid may beproduced by polymerizing a dianhydride monomer and a diamine monomer.

The dianhydride monomer may be an aromatic tetracarboxylic dianhydride.Non-limiting examples of the aromatic tetracarboxylic dianhydride mayexemplarily be pyromellitic dianhydride (or PMDA), 3,3′,4,4′-biphenyltetracarboxylic dianhydride (or BPDA), 2,3,3′,4′-biphenyltetracarboxylic dianhydride (or a-BPDA), oxydiphthalic dianhydride (orODPA), diphenyl sulfone-3,4,3′,4′-tetracarboxylic dianhydride (or DSDA),bis(3,4-dicarboxyphenyl)sulfide dianhydride,2,2-bis(3,4-dicarboxyphenyl)-1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro propane dianhydride,bis(3,4-dicarboxyphenyl)methane dianhydride,2,2-bis(3,4-dicarboxyphenyl)propane dianhydride, p-phenylenebis(trimellitic monoester acid anhydride), p-biphenylene bis(trimelliticmonoester acid anhydride), m-terphenyl-3,4,3′,4′-tetracarboxylicdianhydride, p-terphenyl-3,4,3′,4′-tetracarboxylic dianhydride,1,3-bis(3,4-dicarboxyphenoxy)benzene dianhydride,1,4-bis(3,4-dicarboxyphenoxy)benzene dianhydride,1,4-bis(3,4-dicarboxyphenoxy)biphenyl dianhydride,2,2-bis[(3,4-dicarboxyphenoxy) phenyl] propane dianhydride (BPADA),2,3,6,7-naphthalene tetra carboxylic acid dianhydride,1,4,5,8-naphthalene tetracarboxylic dianhydride, and4,4′-(2,2-hexafluoro isopropylidene)diphthalic acid dianhydride. Asingle one or two or more thereof may be combined and utilized in someexample embodiments.

The diamine monomer is an aromatic diamine, and may be exemplarilyclassified as follows.

1) A diamine with one benzene nucleus in its structure, which is arelatively rigid structure such as 1,4-diamino benzene (or paraphenylenediamine, PPA), 1,3-diamino benzene, 2,4-diamino toluene, 2,6-diaminotoluene, and/or 3,5-diamino benzoic acid (or DABA);

2) A diamine with two benzene nuclei in its structure such as diaminodiphenyl ethers (such as 4,4′-diamino diphenyl ether (or oxydianiline,ODA), 3,3′-diamino diphenyl ether, and/or 3,4′-diamino diphenyl ether),4,4′-diamino diphenyl methane(methylene diamine),3,3′-dimethyl-4,4′-diamino biphenyl, 2,2′-dimethyl-4,4′-diaminobiphenyl, 2,2′-bis(trifluoromethyl)-4,4′-diamino biphenyl,3,3′-dimethyl-4,4′-diamino diphenyl methane, 3,3′-dicarboxy-4,4′-diaminodiphenyl methane, 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethyl-4,4′-diamino diphenyl methane,bis(4-aminophenyl)sulfide, 4,4′-diamino benzanilide,3,3′-dichlorobenzidine, 3,3′-dimethyl benzidine (or o-tolidine),2,2′-dimethyl benzidine (or m-tolidine), 3,3′-dimethoxy benzidine,2,2′-dimethoxy benzidine, 3,3′-diamino diphenyl sulfide, 3,4′-diaminodiphenyl sulfide, 4,4′-diamino diphenyl sulfide, 3,3′-diamino diphenylsulfone, 3,4′-diamino diphenyl sulfone, 4,4′-diamino diphenyl sulfone,3,3′-diamino benzophenone, 4,4′-diamino benzophenone,3,3′-diamino-4,4′-dichlorobenzophenone,3,3′-diamino-4,4′-dimethoxybenzophenone, 3,3′-diamino diphenyl methane,3,4′-diamino diphenyl methane, 4,4′-diamino diphenyl methane,2,2-bis(3-aminophenyl)propane, 2,2-bis(4-aminophenyl)propane,2,2-bis(3-aminophenyl)-1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro propane,2,2-bis(4-aminophenyl)-1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro propane, 3,3′-diaminodiphenyl sulfoxide, 3,4′-diamino diphenyl sulfoxide, and/or 4,4′-diaminodiphenyl sulfoxide;

3) A diamine with three benzene nuclei in its structure such as1,3-bis(3-aminophenyl)benzene, 1,3-bis(4-aminophenyl)benzene,1,4-bis(3-aminophenyl)benzene, 1,4-bis(4-aminophenyl)benzene,1,3-bis(4-aminophenoxy)benzene, 1,4-bis(3-aminophenoxy)benzene (orTPE-Q), 1,4-bis(4-aminophenoxy)benzene (or TPE-Q),1,3-bis(3-aminophenoxy)-4-trifluoromethylbenzene,3,3′-diamino-4-(4-phenyl)phenoxy benzophenone,3,3′-diamino-4,4′-di(4-phenylphenoxy)benzophenone,1,3-bis(3-aminophenylsulfide)benzene, 1,3-bis(4-aminophenylsulfide)benzene, 1,4-bis(4-aminophenyl sulfide)benzene,1,3-bis(3-aminophenyl sulfone)benzene, 1,3-bis(4-aminophenylsulfone)benzene, 1,4-bis(4-aminophenyl sulfone)benzene, 1,3-bis[2-(4-aminophenyl)isopropyl] benzene, 1,4-bis[2-(3-aminophenyl)isopropyl] benzene, and/or 1,4-bis[2-(4-aminophenyl)isopropyl] benzene; and

4) A diamine with four benzene nuclei in its structure such as3,3′-bis(3-aminophenoxy)biphenyl, 3,3′-bis(4-aminophenoxy)biphenyl,4,4′-bis(3-aminophenoxy)biphenyl, 4,4′-bis(4-aminophenoxy)biphenyl, bis[3-(3-aminophenoxy)phenyl] ether, bis [3-(4-aminophenoxy)phenyl] ether,bis [4-(3-aminophenoxy)phenyl] ether, bis [4-(4-aminophenoxy)phenyl]ether, bis [3-(3-aminophenoxy)phenyl] ketone, bis[3-(4-aminophenoxy)phenyl] ketone, bis [4-(3-aminophenoxy)phenyl]ketone, bis [4-(4-amino phenoxy)phenyl] ketone, bis[3-(3-aminophenoxy)phenyl] sulfide, bis [3-(4-aminophenoxy)phenyl]sulfide, bis [4-(3-aminophenoxy)phenyl] sulfide, bis[4-(4-aminophenoxy)phenyl]sulfide, bis [3-(3-aminophenoxy)phenyl]sulfone, bis [3-(4-aminophenoxy)phenyl] sulfone, bis[4-(3-aminophenoxy)phenyl] sulfone, bis [4-(4-aminophenoxy)phenyl]sulfone, bis [3-(3-aminophenoxy)phenyl] methane, bis[3-(4-aminophenoxy)phenyl] methane, bis [4-(3-aminophenoxy)phenyl]methane, bis [4-(4-aminophenoxy)phenyl] methane, 2,2-bis[3-(3-aminophenoxy)phenyl] propane, 2,2-bis [3-(4-aminophenoxy)phenyl]propane, 2,2-bis [4-(3-aminophenoxy)phenyl] propane, 2,2-bis[4-(4-aminophenoxy)phenyl] propane (BAPP), 2,2-bis[3-(3-aminophenoxy)phenyl]-1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro propane, 2,2-bis[3-(4-aminophenoxy)phenyl]-1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro propane, 2,2-bis[4-(3-aminophenoxy)phenyl]-1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro propane, and/or2,2-bis [4-(4-aminophenoxy)phenyl]-1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro propane.

A single kind or at least two kinds thereof may be combined and utilizedaccording to the above-provided description. In some embodiments, thediamine monomer may be at least one selected from among 1,4-diaminobenzene (PPD), 1,3-diamino benzene (MPD), 2,4-diamino toluene,2,6-diamino toluene, and 3,5-diamino benzoic acid (DABA).

The aromatic carboxylic acid may be at least one selected from among3,3′,4,4′-biphenyl tetracarboxylic acid (BPTA), pyromellitic acid (PMA),1,2,3,4-benzenetetracarboxylic acid,benzophenone-3,3′,4,4′-tetracarboxylic acid, pyrazine tetra carboxylicacid, 2,3,6,7-naphthalenetetracarboxylic acid, andnaphthalene-1,4,5,8-tetracarboxylic acid.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the polyimide according to an example embodimentmay be manufactured by utilizing BPDA as a dianhydride monomer, PPD as adiamine monomer, and BPTA as an aromatic carboxylic acid, and thepresent disclosure is not limited thereto. Although not specificallyshown in the drawings, the BPTA may comprise a functional group such as—COOH (carboxilic acid) or —COOR (R is alkyl group or aryl group).

The first layer P1 and the third layer P2 according to an exampleembodiment may form polyimide layers with different physical propertiesby controlling a content of the aromatic carboxylic acid utilized in themanufacturing process. A first content of the aromatic carboxylic acidutilized in the process for manufacturing the first layer P1 may bedifferent from a second content of the aromatic carboxylic acid utilizedin the process for manufacturing the third layer P2. According to anexample embodiment, the second content may be greater than the firstcontent.

According to an example embodiment, the first layer P1 may be formed byutilizing 0.99 mol % of the dianhydride monomer and equal to or lessthan 0.01 mol % of the aromatic carboxylic acid. That is, the firstlayer P1 may be formed by utilizing a polyimide that is synthesized with0.99 mol % of the dianhydride monomer and equal to or less than 0.01 mol% of the aromatic carboxylic acid. The first layer P1 including thepolyimide manufactured by utilizing 0.01 mol % (or less) of the aromaticcarboxylic acid may have a relatively better (e.g., excellent) thermalstability and mechanical characteristics.

According to an example embodiment, the third layer P2 may be formed byutilizing 0.98 mol % of the dianhydride monomer and about 0.040 to about0.049 mol % of the aromatic carboxylic acid. That is, the third layer P2may be formed by utilizing a polyimide synthesized with 0.98 mol % ofthe dianhydride monomer and about 0.040 to about 0.049 mol % of thearomatic carboxylic acid. In one embodiment, about 0.040 mol % of thearomatic carboxylic acid may be utilized. The third layer P2 includingthe polyimide manufactured by utilizing the aromatic carboxylic acidwithin these content ranges may have a relatively higher resistancecharacteristic. When charges are input or an electrical stress isapplied to the substrate including the third layer P2 with a highresistance characteristic, the charges may be prevented or substantiallyprevented from moving to the display element or the transistor andinfluencing a threshold voltage or reliability of the device by thethird layer P2 with a high resistance characteristic. When the thirdlayer P2 is manufactured (e.g., utilizing a polyimide synthesized) withless than 0.040 mol % of the aromatic carboxylic acid, it may have arelatively lower resistance. Accordingly, the charges may move into thelight-emitting device to deteriorate reliability of the device. Further,when the third layer P2 is manufactured (e.g., utilizing a polyimidesynthesized) with greater than 0.049 mol % of the aromatic carboxylicacid, thermal stability and mechanical characteristics required of thesubstrate may be deteriorated.

The first layer P1 and the third layer P2 may have different half-lives,regarding the corona discharging method. That is, the first layer P1 andthe third layer P2 may have different half-lives when measured utilizingthe corona discharging method. For example, when the half-lives of thefirst layer P1 and the third layer P2 are measured by utilizing thecorona discharging method, the half-life of the third layer P2 may begreater than the half-life of the first layer P1.

In the present specification, the corona discharging method signifies(e.g., represents) discharging in a non-conductive medium. In thedischarging, the non-conductive medium (e.g., the first layer and/or thethird layer) may be charged by an ion attachment (e.g., an electrode). Acurrent leaving a high voltage particle sensor is measured by a transferof charged particles. In the present specification, regarding the firstlayer P1 and the third layer P2, a time for measuring (e.g., reaching)the current that corresponds to one half the value of the currentmeasured initially (e.g., for the first time) is referred to as ahalf-life.

The first layer P1 and the third layer P2 have different half-lives, anda gap (e.g., a difference) therebetween may be at least 30 seconds (s).The third layer P2 may have a half-life that is equal to or greater than60 seconds, and the first layer P1 may have a half-life that is lessthan 60 seconds.

It is discovered that when the half-life (of a layer) obtained by thecorona discharging method increases, resistance (of that layer) becomeslarger. That is, it is found that, a layer with a large half-lifeindicates that the layer (with the large half-life or greater half-lifevalue) is formed with a high resistance material (e.g., a material witha higher resistance). The third layer P2 formed by utilizing arelatively higher content of BPTA may have a greater half-life valuethan the first layer P1 formed by utilizing a relatively lower contentof BPTA, and the third layer P2 may express (e.g., show) relativelyhigher resistance. Accordingly, the third layer P2, positioned near thetransistor and the light-emitting device, includes a relatively highresistance material, so the charges may not move to the transistor orthe light-emitting device to reduce deterioration of reliability anddisplay quality (light stains or afterimages) of the device.

According to an example embodiment, the first layer P1 and the thirdlayer P2 manufactured by (e.g., polyimides having) the contentdifference of the aromatic carboxylic acid may substantially have a samescattering vector value.

In more detail, the first layer P1 and the third layer P2 may have avalue of q that is substantially the same scattering vector withreference to the side of (004) in a plane mode in small-angle X-rayscattering (SAXS) caused by an X-ray irradiation. That is, the firstlayer P1 and the third layer P2 may have substantially the same value ofthe scattering vector q on the side of (004) in a plane mode insmall-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) in response to an X-ray irradiation.This is because the contents of the added aromatic carboxylic acids aredifferent but the back-bones are substantially the same. For example,when the thickness of a layer including a polyimide is about 10micrometers, the value of q may be 7.91 to 8.15, and when the thicknessof the layer including a polyimide is about 5.8 micrometers, the valueof q may be 7.87 to 8.01.

According to an example embodiment, the dianhydride monomer and thediamine monomer are the same (e.g., for the first layer P1 and the thirdlayer P2), and the first layer P1 and the third layer P2 manufacturedwith different content of the aromatic carboxylic acid may havesubstantially the same scattering vector value, and the scatteringvector value may be about 7.87 to about 8.15 depending on the thicknessof the first layer P1 and the third layer P2.

The scattering vector (q) defined in the SAXS is defined in Equation 1.q=4π sin θ/λ  [Equation 1]

Here, q is a scattering vector, θ is a ½ value of a scattering angle,and A is a wavelength of irradiated X-rays.

The small angle caused by the irradiation of X-rays signifies (e.g.,indicates) a transmission mode or grazing incidence X-ray small-anglescattering, and for example, X-rays with the wavelength of 0.63 Å to1.54 Å may be irradiated to an antireflection film in a 1 cm*1 cm(horizontal*vertical) size at the distance of 4 m and may be measured.

For example, the small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) may be performed bytransmitting the X-rays to the sample in the beamline of 4 C of a Pohangaccelerator and measuring scattering strength according to thescattering vector (q). In further detail, the small-angle scattering maybe measured by putting a sample to the position that is distanced from adetector by about 4 m and applying X-rays, the X-rays with the verticalsize of 0.023 mm and the horizontal size of 0.3 mm may be utilized, anda 2D mar CCD (charged-coupled device) may be utilized as a detector.Further, a 2D diffraction pattern that is scattered is obtained as animage, the image is calibrated by utilizing the sample-to-detectordistance acquired through the standard sample, and the scatteringstrength according to the scattering vector (q) may be converted througha circular average.

In another embodiment, differing from the above description, the firstlayer P1 and the third layer P2 may have different scattering vectorvalues. In more detail, one selected from among the first layer P1 andthe third layer P2 may have the value q of 7.87 to 8.15, and the otherone may have a value q other than the range. For example, one selectedfrom among the first layer P1 and the third layer P2 may have the valueq in a range of 7.87 to 8.15, and the other one selected from among thefirst layer P1 and the third layer P2 may have a value q outside therange of 7.87 to 8.15. That is, the first layer P1 and the third layerP2 may include materials having different crystalline properties whileincluding different materials. In this instance, the third layer P2 mayhave a relatively higher resistance and may provide desired (e.g.,excellent) electrical characteristic, and the first layer P1 may providea relatively higher thermal stability and mechanical characteristics.

In another embodiment, the first layer P1 and the third layer P2according to an example embodiment may have different transmittance. Thetransmittance of the third layer P2 may be higher than the transmittanceof the first layer P1. The third layer P2 may be made of a material thatis more transparent than the first layer P1.

In more detail, transmittance of the first layer P1 and transmittance ofthe third layer P2 may be different by more than 10% with reference to a450 nm wavelength (e.g., at a wavelength of 450 nm). According to anexample embodiment, the third layer P2 may have a transmittance of equalto or greater than 80% with reference to a 450 nm wavelength (e.g., at awavelength of 450 nm), and the first layer P1 may have a transmittanceof equal to or less than 65% with reference to a 450 nm wavelength(e.g., at a wavelength of 450 nm). The first layer P1 may display acolor.

When the substrate with a high transmittance such as the third layer P2is utilized, it may be desirably utilized (e.g., advantageous to beutilized) in a display device in which a camera is positioned in thedisplay area.

According to an example embodiment, the above-noted half-life value maybe higher as the transmittance of the third layer P2 becomes higher. Thethird layer P2 may have a relatively higher resistance, and charges maybe accumulated on the third layer P2 to give a slight electricalinfluence to the transistor or the light-emitting device stacked on thesubstrate. According to an example embodiment, the first layer P1 has atransmittance that is relatively lower than that of the third layer P2.However, the first layer P1 may have higher thermal stability andmechanical strength than the third layer P2.

A substrate according to an example embodiment will now be describedwith reference to FIG. 3 . FIG. 3 shows a cross-sectional view of asubstrate according to an example embodiment. Description of the sameconstituent elements as the above-described constituent elements will beomitted.

The substrate SUB2 may include a first layer P1, a second layer B1, athird layer P2, and a fourth layer B2. The first layer P1 and the thirdlayer P2 have been described above. That is, the first layer P1 and thethird layer P2 are respectively the same as described above.

The second layer B1 may include a first sub-layer SB1 and a secondsub-layer SB2. For example, the first sub-layer SB1 may be made of asilicon oxide, and the second sub-layer SB2 may be made of an amorphoussilicon (a-Si).

The first sub-layer SB1 may be formed to be thicker than the secondsub-layer SB2. For example, the first sub-layer SB1 may be about 5000angstroms to about 7000 angstroms thick, and the second sub-layer SB2may be about 10 to 30 angstroms thick.

A display device according to an example embodiment will now bedescribed with reference to FIGS. 4-9 . FIGS. 4-9 each showcross-sectional views of a display device including a substrateaccording to a respective example embodiment, and descriptions of thesame constituent elements as the above-described constituent elementwill be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the display device includes a buffer layer (BF)positioned on the substrate SUB1, and a circuit portion (PC) positionedon the buffer layer (BF).

The buffer layer (BF) may overlap a front side of the substrate SUB1.The buffer layer (BF) may prevent or reduce metallic atoms or impuritiesfrom spreading to the circuit portion (PC), particularly the activelayer (ACT), from the substrate SUB1. For the crystallization processfor forming the active layer (ACT), a substantially uniform active layer(ACT) may be provided (e.g., obtained) by controlling a heat transferrate. In FIGS. 4-9 , the buffer layer (BF) is shown as a separateconstituent element from the substrate SUB1, but embodiments of thepresent disclosure are not limited thereto and the buffer layer (BF) maybe a constituent element included in the substrate SUB1.

The active layer (ACT) is positioned on the buffer layer (BF). Theactive layer (ACT) may include amorphous silicon or may includepolycrystalline silicon. As another example embodiment, the active layer(ACT) may include an oxide semiconductor. The active layer (ACT) mayinclude an impurity-doped drain region (D), a source region (S), and achannel region (C) between the drain region (D) and the source region(S).

A gate insulating layer 120 is positioned on the active layer (ACT) andthe buffer layer (BF). The gate insulating layer 120 covers the activelayer (ACT) on the buffer layer (BF), and may be disposed withsubstantially the same thickness along a profile of the active layer(ACT).

The gate insulating layer 120 may include an inorganic insulatingmaterial such as a silicon compound and/or a metal oxide.

A gate pattern may be disposed on the gate insulating layer 120. Thegate pattern may include a gate electrode (GE) overlapping the activelayer (ACT) and a signal wire such as a gate line.

The gate pattern may be made of a metal, an alloy, a metal nitride, aconductive metal oxide, and/or a transparent conductive material.

A first insulating layer 130 may be disposed on the gate insulatinglayer 120 on which the gate pattern is disposed. For example, the firstinsulating layer 130 may sufficiently cover the gate pattern on the gateinsulating layer 120, and may have a substantially planar top sidewithout generating a step around the gate pattern. In some embodiments,the first insulating layer 130 may cover the gate pattern on the gateinsulating layer 120, and may be disposed with substantially the samethickness along the profile of the gate pattern.

The first insulating layer 130 may include a silicon compound or a metaloxide. The first insulating layer 130 may be formed to be a single layeror a plurality of layers.

A data pattern may be disposed on the first insulating layer 130. Thedata pattern may include a source electrode (SE) and a drain electrode(DE) of the transistor (TFT), and a signal line such as a data line.

The data pattern may be made of a metal, an alloy, a metal nitride, aconductive metal oxide, or a transparent conductive material. Forexample, the data pattern may be made of a metal such as copper oraluminum with high conductivity.

The data pattern may be made of a single layer or a plurality of layers.For example, the data pattern may include a titanium layer, an aluminumlayer on the titanium layer, and a titanium layer on the aluminum layer.

A second insulating layer 140 may be disposed on the data pattern. Thesecond insulating layer 140 may have a single-layer structure, but maybe formed to be a multi-layered structure including at least twoinsulating layers. The second insulating layer 140 may be made of anorganic material such as a photoresist, an acryl-based resin, apolyimide-based resin, a polyamide-based resin, and/or a siloxane-basedresin.

The light-emitting device LD may be positioned on the second insulatinglayer 140. The light-emitting device LD may include a first electrode181, an emission layer 182, and a second electrode 183.

The first electrode 181 may be disposed on the second insulating layer140. According to an emission method of the display device, the firstelectrode 181 may be made of a reflective material or a transmittable(e.g., transparent) material. According to example embodiments, thefirst electrode 181 may have a single-layered or multi-layered structureincluding a metal film, an alloy film, a metal nitride film, aconductive metal oxide film, and/or a transparent conductive materialfilm.

A partition wall (PDL) may be disposed on the second insulating layer140 on which the first electrode 181 is disposed. The partition wall(PDL) may be made of an organic material or an inorganic material. Forexample, the partition wall (PDL) may be made of a photoresist, apolyacryl-based resin, a polyimide-based resin, an acryl-based resin,and/or a silicon compound. According to example embodiments, an openingfor partially exposing the first electrode 181 by etching the partitionwall (PDL) is formed. An emission region and a non-emission region ofthe display device may be defined by the opening of the partition wall(PDL). For example, a portion in which the opening of the partition wall(PDL) is positioned may correspond to the emission region, and thenon-emission region may correspond to a portion that is near the openingof the partition wall (PDL).

The emission layer 182 may be disposed on the first electrode 181exposed through the opening of the partition wall (PDL). The emissionlayer 182 may have a multi-layered structure including an emissionregion, a hole injection region, a hole transfer region, an electrontransfer region, and an electron injection region. According to anotherexample embodiment, except for the emission region, the hole injectionregion, the hole transfer region, the electron transfer region, and theelectron injection region may be formed in common to overlap a pluralityof pixels.

The emission region of the emission layer 182 may be formed of emissionmaterials for generating different colors such as a red color, a greencolor, or a blue color depending on the respective pixels of the displaydevice. According to other example embodiments, the emission region ofthe emission layer 182 may have a structure in which a plurality ofemission materials for realizing different colors such as the red color,the green color, and the blue color are stacked to emit a white color.In this instance, the emission structures are formed in common tocorrespond to a plurality of pixels, and the respective pixels may bedistinguished by the color filter layer.

The second electrode 183 may be disposed on the partition wall (PDL) andthe emission layer 182. According to the emission method of the displaydevice, the second electrode 183 may include a transmittable (e.g.,transparent) material or a reflective material. According to exampleembodiments, the second electrode 183 may have a single-layered ormulti-layered structure including a metal film, an alloy film, a metalnitride film, a conductive metal oxide film, and/or a transparentconductive material film.

The thin film encapsulation layer (TFE) may be disposed on the secondelectrode 183. The thin film encapsulation layer (TFE) may reduce orprevent external moisture and oxygen from permeating into the displaydevice. The thin film encapsulation layer (TFE) may include at least oneorganic layer and at least one inorganic layer. The at least one organiclayer and the at least one inorganic layer may be alternately stacked.For example, the thin film encapsulation layer (TFE) may include twoinorganic layers and one organic layer therebetween, but the currentdisclosure is not limited thereto. According to another exampleembodiment, a sealing substrate for blocking external air or moisturefrom permeating into the display device may be provided instead of thethin film encapsulation layer.

When a transistor and a light-emitting device are stacked on theabove-noted substrate SUB1, a threshold voltage variance of thetransistor may be within 5 V. When the substrate according to an exampleembodiment is utilized, reliability of the circuit portion (PC) may beimproved and the stable display device may be provided.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the display device may include a first bufferlayer BF1 and a second buffer layer BF2. For example, the first bufferlayer BF1 may be made of a silicon nitride, and the second buffer layerBF2 may be made of a silicon oxide. The second buffer layer BF2 may bethicker than the first buffer layer BF1. For example, the second bufferlayer BF2 may be about 2000 angstroms to 4000 angstroms thick, and thefirst buffer layer BF1 may be about 300 angstroms to about 600 angstromsthick.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the buffer layer (BF) and the circuit portion (PC)described with reference to FIG. 4 may be stacked on the substrate SUB2including the first layer P1, the second layer B1 including the firstsub-layer SB1 and the second sub-layer SB2, the third layer P2, and thefourth layer B2 described with reference to FIG. 3 .

Referring to FIG. 7 , the first buffer layer BF1, the second bufferlayer BF2, and the circuit portion (PC) described with reference to FIG.5 may be stacked on the substrate SUB2 including the first layer P1, thesecond layer B1 including the first sub-layer SB1 and the secondsub-layer SB2, the third layer P2, and the fourth layer B2 describedwith reference to FIG. 3

Referring to FIG. 8 , the display device may further include anauxiliary layer D1 positioned between the substrate SUB1 and the bufferlayer (BF) described with reference to FIG. 1 . The auxiliary layer D1may overlap a side of the substrate SUB1, or may have a set orpredetermined pattern and may overlap part of the substrate SUB1.

A ground voltage or a constant voltage may be applied to the auxiliarylayer D1. The auxiliary layer D1 may be a metal layer or a dopedamorphous silicon (a-Si) layer. The auxiliary layer D1 may be doped withan n-type or a p-type impurity.

As the auxiliary layer D1 is positioned between the substrate SUB1 andthe transistor, the charges (e.g., static charges) may be dispersed toprevent or substantially prevent elements from being damaged by staticelectricity.

Referring to FIG. 9 , the display device may further include anauxiliary layer D1 positioned between the substrate SUB2 and the bufferlayer (BF) described with reference to FIG. 3 . The auxiliary layer D1may overlap a side of the substrate SUB2, or may have a set orpredetermined pattern and may overlap part of the substrate SUB2.

An example embodiment (e.g., an example) and a comparative example willnow be described with reference to FIGS. 10-17 . FIGS. 10-17 are each agraph showing various test results of an example embodiment (e.g., anexample) and a comparative example.

Referring to FIG. 10 to FIG. 15 , Comparative Example 1 is a polyimidelayer manufactured by utilizing 0.99 mol % of BPDA and 0.01 mol % ofBPTA, Comparative Example 2 is a polyimide layer manufactured byutilizing 0.98 mol % of BPDA and 0.02 mol % of BPTA, Comparative Example3 is a polyimide layer manufactured by utilizing 0.98 mol % of BPDA, andExample Embodiment 1 is a polyimide layer manufactured by utilizing 0.98mol % of BPDA and 0.04 mol % of BPTA.

Referring to FIG. 10 , thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) for observingthermal stability of the polyimide layer will now be described. As shownin FIG. 10 , for the temperature at which 0.5% of a mass loss isgenerated is observed, Comparative Example 1 shows 567 degrees (° C.),Comparative Example 2 shows 571 degrees (° C.), Comparative Example 3shows 554 degrees (° C.), and Example Embodiment 1 shows 532 degrees (°C.). When the content of BPTA increases according to Example Embodiment1, the thermal stability may be slightly deteriorated, but when applyingto the display device, only a reference TGA value of 530 degrees (° C.)is needed, and it was found that the reference value is satisfied in thecase of Example Embodiment 1.

Referring to FIG. 11 , results of maintaining at 500 degrees (° C.) for60 minutes (left) or maintaining at 500 degrees (° C.) for 120 minutes(right) by utilizing an ignitability apparatus (IGA) are observed. Thistest signifies (e.g., indicates) that the higher the value measured bythe ignitability apparatus, the lower the thermal stability. When it wasobserved at 500 degrees (° C.) for 60 minutes, Comparative Example 1showed 0.25%, the comparative example 2 showed 0.28%, the comparativeexample 3 showed 0.54%, and Example Embodiment 1 showed 0.76%. In asimilar way, when it was observed at 500 degrees (° C.) for 120 minutes,Comparative Example 1 showed 0.48%, Comparative Example 2 showed 0.53%,Comparative Example 3 showed 0.84%, and the Example Embodiment 1 showed1.03%. That is, Example Embodiment 1 showed the characteristic ofrelatively lower thermal stability compared to Comparative Example 1 toComparative Example 3.

Tensile strength will be described with reference to FIG. 12 . Referringto FIG. 12 , Comparative Example 1 shows a tensile strength of 587 MPa,Comparative Example 2 shows a tensile strength of 557 MPa, ComparativeExample 3 shows a tensile strength of 422 MPa, and Example Embodiment 1shows a tensile strength of 481 MPa. It was found that ExampleEmbodiment 1 may have desired (e.g., excellent) strength compared toComparative Example 3, but may have slightly lower mechanical strengthcompared to Comparative Example 1 and Comparative Example 2.

A heat expansion coefficient (CTE) will now be described with referenceto FIG. 13 . It was found that Comparative Example 1 has a CTE of 1.1ppm/° C. at 50 degrees (° C.) to 200 degrees (° C.), Comparative Example2 has a CTE of 2.4 ppm/° C., Comparative Example 3 has a CTE of 2.8ppm/° C., and Example Embodiment 1 has a CTE of 3.4 ppm/° C. Further, inthe range of 50 degrees (° C.) to 300 degrees (° C.), ComparativeExample 1 shows a CTE of 1.6 ppm/° C., Comparative Example 2 shows a CTEof 3.3 ppm/° C., Comparative Example 3 shows a CTE of 2.9 ppm/° C., andExample Embodiment 1 shows a CTE of 3.9 ppm/° C. This signifies (e.g.,indicates) that when the heat expansion coefficient is higher, themechanical characteristic is slightly lower, and it was found in thecase of Example Embodiment 1 that the mechanical characteristic may berelatively (e.g., somewhat) deteriorated compared to Comparative Example1 and Comparative Example 2.

A half-life value obtained by utilizing the corona discharging methodwill now be described with reference to FIG. 14 . Comparative Example 1shows a half-life of 49 seconds (s), Comparative Example 2 shows ahalf-life of 47 seconds (s), Comparative Example 3 shows a half-life of39 seconds (s), and Example Embodiment 1 shows a half-life of 86 seconds(s). It was found that Example Embodiment 1 has a half-life that istwice or more longer than Comparative Example 1 to Comparative Example3. This signifies (e.g., indicates) that Example Embodiment 1 has ahigher resistance than each of Comparative Example 1 to ComparativeExample 3, and it was therefore found that Example Embodiment 1 hasdesired (e.g., excellent) electrical characteristic compared to each ofComparative Example 1 to Comparative Example 3. The substrate includingthe polyimide layer according to Example Embodiment 1 has relativelyhigher resistance, thereby improving the afterimages or light stainsobserved in the display device.

Next, with reference to FIG. 15 , the half-life reduction rate whenperforming the corona discharge method for Comparative Examples 1 to 3and Example 1 with additional irradiating of light will be described. Inrespective graphs, the left side represents the half-life when thecorona discharging method is performed without additional lightirradiation, and the right side represents the half-life changed byadditional light irradiation. It was found that Comparative Example 1has a reduction of the half-life of about 81.8%, Comparative Example 2has a reduction of half-life of about 80.1%, Comparative Example 3 has areduction of half-life of about 83.0%, and Example Embodiment 1 has areduction of half-life of about 76.3%. According to this result, theelectrical characteristic of the substrate may be changed (e.g., whenirradiated with light), and it was found that Example Embodiment 1including a specific content of BPTA has a relatively lower changingdegree of the electrical characteristic. That is, it was found thatExample Embodiment 1 has better (e.g., excellent) electrical stabilityto light compared to Comparative Example 1 to Comparative Example 3.

FIG. 16 shows results of small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) analysis ofExample Embodiment 1 (a polyimide layer that is 5.8 micrometers thick)and Example Embodiment 2 (a polyimide layer that is 10 micrometersthick).

For Example Embodiment 1, it was found that the value q of thescattering vector is about 7.87 to about 8.01 with reference to the side(004) in a plane mode. Further, it was found for Example Embodiment 2that the value q is about 7.91 to 8.15. It was found that the value qmay be slightly changed according to the thickness, but when it ismanufactured by utilizing the same dianhydride monomer and diaminemonomer, the value q satisfies a specific range (7.87 to 8.15). When anorganic layer having another range is needed, it may be manufactured byutilizing the monomer that is different from BPDA and PPD according toan example embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 17 , Comparative Example 1 represents a polyimidelayer with a thickness of 5.8 micrometers manufactured by including 0.01mol % of BPTA, Comparative Example 2 represents a polyimide layer with athickness of 10 micrometers manufactured by including 0.01 mol % ofBPTA, and Example Embodiment 1 represents a polyimide layer with athickness of 10 micrometers manufactured by including 0.04 mol % ofBPTA.

It was found that Example Embodiment 1 has a half-life value of about 86seconds when tested utilizing the corona discharging method, and has ahalf-life difference of equal to or greater than at least 30 seconds (s)in comparison to Comparative Example 1 and Comparative Example 2.

Expressions such as “at least one of”, “one of”, “at least one selectedfrom”, “one selected from”, “at least one selected from among”, or “oneselected from among” when preceding a list of elements, modify theentire list of elements and do not modify the individual elements of thelist. Further, the use of “may” when describing embodiments of thepresent invention refers to “one or more embodiments of the presentinvention.”

It will be understood that when an element or layer is referred to asbeing “connected to”, “coupled to”, or “adjacent to” another element orlayer, it can be directly connected to, coupled to, or adjacent to theother element or layer, or one or more intervening elements or layersmay be present. In contrast, when an element or layer is referred to asbeing “directly connected to”, “directly coupled to”, or “immediatelyadjacent to” another element or layer, there are no intervening elementsor layers present. As used herein, the term “substantially,” “about,”and similar terms are used as terms of approximation and not as terms ofdegree, and are intended to account for the inherent deviations inmeasured or calculated values that would be recognized by those ofordinary skill in the art.

Moreover, any numerical range recited herein is intended to include allsubranges of the same numerical precision subsumed within the recitedrange. For example, a range of “1.0 to 10.0” is intended to include allsubranges between (and including) the recited minimum value of 1.0 andthe recited maximum value of 10.0, that is, having a minimum value equalto or greater than 1.0 and a maximum value equal to or less than 10.0,such as, for example, 2.4 to 7.6. Any maximum numerical limitationrecited herein is intended to include all lower numerical limitationssubsumed therein and any minimum numerical limitation recited in thisspecification is intended to include all higher numerical limitationssubsumed therein. Accordingly, Applicant reserves the right to amendthis specification, including the claims, to expressly recite anysub-range subsumed within the ranges expressly recited herein. All suchranges are intended to be inherently described in this specificationsuch that amending to expressly recite any such subranges would complywith the requirements of 35 U.S.C. § 112, first paragraph, or 35 U.S.C.§ 112(a), and 35 U.S.C. § 132(a).

While this disclosure has been described in connection with what ispresently considered to be practical example embodiments, it is to beunderstood that the disclosure is not limited to the disclosedembodiments, but, on the contrary, is intended to cover various suitablemodifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit andscope of the appended claims, and equivalents thereof.

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SUB1: substrate SUB2: substrate P1: first layer B1: second layer P2:third layer B2: fourth layer BF: buffer layer ACT: active layer S:source region C: channel region D: drain region 120: gate insulatinglayer GE: gate electrode 130: first insulating layer SE: sourceelectrode DE: drain electrode 140: second insulating layer 181: firstelectrode 182: emission layer 183: second electrode LD: light-emittingdevice TFE: thin film encapsulation layer

What is claimed is:
 1. A display device comprising: a substrate; atransistor on the substrate; and a light-emitting device electricallyconnected to the transistor, wherein the substrate comprises: a firstlayer, a second layer between the first layer and the transistor, and athird layer between the second layer and the transistor, the first layercomprises a first organic material and the third layer comprises asecond organic material, the first organic material and the secondorganic material have different half-lives for a corona discharge, thefirst layer and the third layer are each manufactured utilizing anaromatic carboxylic acid and a polyamic acid generated by polymerizing adianhydride monomer and a diamine monomer, and a first content of thearomatic carboxylic acid for forming the first layer is different from asecond content of the aromatic carboxylic acid for forming the thirdlayer.
 2. The display device of claim 1, wherein the second content isgreater than the first content.
 3. The display device of claim 1,wherein the first layer is less in half-life than the third layer. 4.The display device of claim 3, wherein the third layer has equal to orgreater than 60 seconds in half-life.
 5. The display device of claim 1,wherein the first layer and the third layer have substantially a samescattering vector (q) value in a small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS). 6.The display device of claim 1, wherein the first layer and the thirdlayer are different in transmittance at a specific wavelength.
 7. Thedisplay device of claim 6, wherein the third layer at the specificwavelength is higher in transmittance than the first layer.
 8. Thedisplay device of claim 6, wherein the third layer is equal to orgreater than 80% in transmittance at a wavelength of 450 nm.
 9. Adisplay device comprising: a substrate; a transistor on the substrate;and a light-emitting device electrically connected to the transistor,wherein the substrate comprises a first layer, a second layer betweenthe first layer and the transistor, and a third layer between the secondlayer and the transistor, the first layer and the third layer compriseorganic materials, and the first layer and the third layer havedifferent scattering vector (q) values in small-angle X-ray scattering(SAXS).
 10. The display device of claim 9, wherein one selected amongthe first layer and the third layer has a scattering vector value in arange of about 7.87 to about 8.15, and the other one thereof has ascattering vector value outside the range.
 11. The display device ofclaim 9, wherein the first layer and the third layer are different inhalf-life for a corona discharge.
 12. The display device of claim 11,wherein the first layer is less in half-life than the third layer. 13.The display device of claim 11, wherein the third layer is equal to orgreater than 60 seconds in half-life.
 14. A display device comprising: asubstrate; a transistor on the substrate; and a light-emitting deviceelectrically connected to the transistor, wherein the substratecomprises a first layer, a second layer between the first layer and thetransistor, and a third layer between the second layer and thetransistor, and the first layer and the third layer comprise organicmaterials, and the first layer and the third layer are different intransmittance at a specific wavelength.
 15. The display device of claim14, wherein the third layer is higher in transmittance than the firstlayer.
 16. The display device of claim 15, wherein the third layer isequal to or greater than 80% in transmittance at a wavelength of 450 nm.17. The display device of claim 14, wherein the first layer and thethird layer have different scattering vector (q) values in small-angleX-ray scattering (SAXS).
 18. The display device of claim 17, wherein oneselected from among the first layer and the third layer has a scatteringvector value in a range of about 7.87 to about 8.15, and the other onethereof has a scattering vector value outside the range.